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Mar 12, 2021 6:24 PM -

Passenger taken to hospital via air ambulance after collision in Abbotsford

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Abbotsford police are investigating a serious crash that involved one vehicle leaving the roadway and entering a deep ditch. (Photo - Abbotsford Police Department/Twitter)

Abbotsford police are investigating a serious crash that involved one vehicle leaving the roadway and entering a deep ditch.

Police say emergency services responded around 2:45 pm yesterday to the collision between an SUV and a sedan-type vehicle.

The passenger of the jeep was taken to hospital via air ambulance for treatment of serious injuries, while the driver of the sedan was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Abbotsford police are continuing to investigate and ask anyone who was in the area and witnessed the crash or has dash cam footage to get in touch.

Abbotsford Police Department on Twitter:

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AbbyPD is investigating a serious collision at Harris Rd & Gladwin Rd. This intersection is NOW closed. Expect delays.

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